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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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